Certified Substance Use Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)
About the role
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Responsibilities
- Completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans
- Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans
- Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts
- Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring
- Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice
- Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire
- Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling
- Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting
- Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
- Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
- Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
- Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle
Pay
Compensation range is between $25.64 - $32.28 per hour. Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
Benefits
- Health and Well